RoosterMoney or a kids bank account

We’ve pulled together a quick run down of features of RoosterMoney compared to a Kids Bank Account

If you are wondering what's the difference between RoosterMoney and a kids bank account then the answer is lots! The main one is that you can only get a bank account from age 11 and the application process is often lengthy whereas with RoosterMoney you can open a FREE star tracker account from as young as 3, and a Rooster Card with real money when your kids are over 6 years old. We've pulled together a useful comparison of the other differences between RoosterMoney and a kids bank account below to help you decide what's right for your family. We're on a mission to transform the way the world talks about money with their children.  We want to make these lessons as accessible as possible so we've made our entry level product FREE.

Key features of RoosterMoney include:

📲 FREE virtual pocket money tracker and star chart so families can start to use the app with their children at any early age.
💳 Visa Pre-paid debit card for parents that want to graduate their kids onto real money and give them the freedom to make purchases in the real world - with spending notifications and controls

How we compare Rooster Tracker Rooster Card Kids Bank Account
Annual Price £ Free24.99Free
Available in UK Yes (Global)YesYes
Star and Reward Chart (Ages 3+)
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Virtual Money Tracker
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Educational content & resources
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Child login
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Chore management system
Enabled With PLUS
Enabled
Disabled
Spend, Save, Give & Goals pots
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Prepaid Visa debit card
Disabled
Disabled6 years onwards
Disabled11 years onwards
Instant Spending Notifications
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Spending restrictions and limits
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Account Number and Sort Code
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Freeze/ Unfreeze card from the app
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Instant Online Application
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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Frequently Asked Questions

Other questions
How do I get a Rooster Card? keyboard_arrow_down

Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed up to RoosterMoney you need to:

  1. Tap the menu icon in the top-right corner from your family account
  2. Choose the Account and Card option
  3. Take out 1 Account and Card subscription for each Rooster Card. For example if you have 3 children you will need 3 subscriptions

Don’t forget the Rooster Card is currently only available in the UK!

Do you have a free trial for Rooster Card keyboard_arrow_down

Yes we offer a 1 month free trial as standard. Your subscription fee will only be taken after this trial period has ended.

Is RoosterMoney Free? keyboard_arrow_down

The pocket money tracker and star chart product is free. To read more about the plans available on RoosterMoney click here